Earth bag homes

When you find a peaceful joy, that’s when you are near the truth. -Rumi Nader Khalili (1936-2008) is the world-renowned Iranian-American architect, author, humanitarian, teacher, and inno…

How to build a beautiful, sustainable earthbag home

Specifications: 545 sq. ft. interior, plus 14 sq. ft. pantry, plus 282 sq. ft. loft space, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Footprint: 27′ x 36.5′ Description: Lower walls are 24″ earthbags; up…

Design Indaba 08: here's a new set of photos showing progress on the first sand-bag house being built at Freedom Park in Cape Town, South Africa. Taken last week, the photos show builders and locals constructing the second level of the house using the EcoBeam sand-bag construction system. The first level has now been plastered

Continued progress on the earthbag house I'm building in New Mexico

Specifications: Lodge = 800 sq. ft. interior, 19’ interior DIA master bedroom dome plus loft = 452 sq. ft., two 16’ interior DIA bedrooms plus lofts = 600 sq. ft., one 16’ interior DIA bath/mechani…

Let these earth houses inspire you to build your own affordable home from sustainable materials.

Storm shelter, bug-in shelter, safe room, bunker - call it by any name. We share ideas on how to create a safe space for your family during a disaster.

"Digital PDF Book Instant Download. How To Build RAMMED EARTH WALLS For Buildings Instructions Designs and Illustrations 26 pages Illustrated with drawings and photographs By M. C. BETTS, architect, and T. A. H. MELLER, agricultural engineer, Bureau of Agricultural Engineering Published By U. S. Department of Agriculture If you have any interest in building Rammed Earth Walls For Buildings then this is a great little guide to have in your collection. The original edition of this Rare…

The Rural Landowner’s Guide to Earth Sheltered Homes Posted by Kristen Boye